How Do You Store Your Seeds?
Glass jars, photo storage boxes and old library card catalogs all make excellent seed storage solutions. Just don’t forget to label your collection!
By Bridget Shirvell
Modren Farmer
Mar 25, 2022
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While it’s important to correctly store these garden staples to preserve them for the longest time possible, if you ask 10 different home gardeners how they keep their seeds, you’re likely to get 10 different answers. Some, like Duford, tuck them inside photo cases, while others love to store them inside little glass jars. One of my favorite ways that I’ve seen them stored is in old library card catalogs, waiting and ready to be browsed.
So, how should seeds be stored?
While there’s no one right way to store seeds, there are a few things to consider when keeping them for the long term, including moisture content, temperature and light exposure.
Most seeds should be stored in a dry area; otherwise, you can have problems with germination. You always want to keep seeds stored at a relatively consistent cool temperature—aim for about 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Warmer temperatures can dry out seeds or encourage mold growth, while colder temperatures can damage or kill the seed.
